Dust Allergies

If you have allergies or asthma, a tiny creature living in your home could be making big problems for you. Although you can't see them, if you have allergies or asthma you may be feeling their effects only too well. Learn More >

Food Allergies

Food allergy occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks a food protein. Ingestion of the offending food may trigger the sudden release of chemicals, including histamine, resulting in symptoms of an allergic reaction. Learn More >

Grass Allergies

Grass pollen is a common trigger for allergies -- and symptoms like runny or stuffy nose, itchy eyes, and cough. If you might be allergic to grasses, here's what you should know. Learn More >

Mold Allergies

Everyone breathes in mold spores in the air, but some people have an allergic reaction or asthma symptoms if exposed to too much of this fungus. Learn More >

Pet Allergies

The proteins found in a pet's dander, skin flakes, saliva and urine can cause an allergic reaction or aggravate asthma symptoms in some people. Learn More >

Otololaryngology-Head and Neck surgery is the specialty concerned with the medical and surgical treatment of the ears, nose throat and related structures of the head and neck. This specialty encompasses cosmetic facial reconstruction, surgery of benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, management of patients with loss of hearing and balance, endoscopic examination of air and food passages and treatment of allergic, sinus, laryngeal, thyroid and esophageal disorders.

To achieve board certification by the American Board of Otolaryngology a physician must complete college, medical school and five or more years of post M.D. training in addition to successful completion of a national certification examination.